This week, we kick off a new series focusing on myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). In this first episode, we discuss the alphabet soup of premalignant hematologic conditions including CHIP, CCUS, and ICUS, before moving onto MDS and AML in future episodes.
Episode contents:
- What is CHIP vs. CCUS vs. ICUS?
- What is the mecha ... Show More
Oct 14
Episode 167: Pancreatic Cancer Series, Pt. 2 – Resectable Disease
This week our pancreatic cancer series moves from diagnosis to management, starting with resectable disease. Using the case of a 68-year-old man with a 2.8 cm adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head, we define what "resectable" actually means, review the operation and the goal of a ... Show More
26m 23s
Oct 7
Episode 166: Pancreatic Cancer Series, Pt. 1 – Biology, Diagnosis, and Staging
This week we kick off a brand-new series on pancreatic cancer, starting with the fundamentals. Using the case of a 68-year-old man with painless jaundice, weight loss, and new-onset diabetes, we cover the epidemiology and sobering survival statistics of pancreatic ductal adenocar ... Show More
28m 52s
May 2022
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
<p>Today’s episode is all about AML (acute myeloid leukemia), including the usual presentation, diagnostic work-up, risk stratification (and tricks to remember these), molecular testing, and treatment options for first-line, as well as relapsed/refractory disease.</p>
15m 18s
Nov 2021
Machine learning in classification of AML, aging bone marrow in leukemia, and treating bleeding disorders of unknown cause
In this week’s episode, we’ll learn more about the application of machine learning in molecular subclassification and prognostication of acute myeloid leukemia or AML, discuss the role of aging bone marrow in leukemia progression, and learn more about the challenges in treating b ... Show More
19m 25s
Apr 2022
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
<p>Today’s episode is focusing on acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) - the need to know chromosomal translocation, presentation, diagnostic work-up, risk stratifying, treatment, and differentiation syndrome.</p>
11m 10s